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About DGYB

About DGYB

DGYB is an organization of leagues which are designed to meet the varying skills and development requirements of all potential ballplayers, ages 6-16. Our In-Town (Recreational) leagues provide an environment where kids can enjoy safe, appropriately competitive organized baseball. We also offer several levels of Travel baseball for those players who are interested in a greater commitment of time (and money) to baseball.

Important Documents to Read & Understand

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DGYB Weather Policy

Downers Grove Youth Baseball
Weather Policy
Effective: July 11, 2004

The Board of Directors of Downers Grove Youth Baseball (DGYB) officially adopts this “Lightning Policy” to act as its official notice of conduct during inclement weather. It is the intention of this policy to “stop play” and vacate players, coaches and spectators from any field where DGYB baseball is played when either thunder is heard or lightning is visible or poses a threat to safety.

This policy will be in effect during any official game or practice or at any gathering or other DGYB activity. All leagues and teams that operate under the DGYB umbrella must comply with this policy.

Any board member, manager or coach who observes severe weather shall immediately notify the “Umpire” who shall immediately “stop” play. An umpire may also “stop” play at anytime if they feel the fields are not playable or weather conditions are unacceptable.

Once notification is given, play must be stopped immediately. All players, coaches and spectators shall leave the playing field and take shelter. No player or coach shall remain in the dugout or on the playing field. Play may be resumed only after a minimum 20 minute wait after the last sighting of lightning or clap of thunder is heard and the weather is no longer a threat.

In the event of no Board Member, designated official or Umpire is present, such as at a practice, the manager or team representative in charge shall be responsible for abiding by and enforcing this policy.

A copy of this policy will be distributed to each team manager and it will be the
manager’s responsibility to communicate this policy to coaches, parents and players.

Any manager, coach or umpire who fails to comply with this policy will be subject to disciplinary action as determined by the DGYB Board of Directors.

In Memory of Our Friend and Colleague Joe Koma


In Memory of Joe Koma

Joe Koma, the longtime DGYB Director of Field Maintenance, passed away suddenly on January 5, 2018. Joe was a selfless volunteer who worked countless hours maintaining our playing fields and field equipment. He was the ultimate behind the scenes volunteer who made our fields playable even in conditions that shut down fields elsewhere. Joe also served many years as a Scoutmaster. Downers Grove lost a true friend to our youth.
 
Our Condolences to Joe's family. His colleagues on the DGYB Board will miss Joe greatly.

DGYB IS LOOKING FOR NEW UMPIRES IN THE SPRING

DGYB is looking for new umpires in 2023. Umpires 12 to 14 can register for the Umpire Class of 2023 forming now. (must be 12 years old by 5/1/2023). DGYB provides training, necessary equipment and uniform to all umpires. For more information, please visit our page here Umpire Program Info